Calm Connection in Early Childhood
Gain simple and practical tools for a calm, connected classroom. Understand the impact of sound, rhythm and movement on early childhood development, all within a fun, team-building workshop that is tailored to your centre.
For:
Kaiako/teachers, support staff, RTLBs/SENCOs, whānau
Includes:
Three affirming, practical modules; 13 video lessons; access to Resilience and Calm Connection Video Library
Description
Gain simple and practical tools for a calm, connected classroom. Understand the impact of sound, rhythm and movement on early childhood development, all within a fun, team-building workshop that is tailored to your centre.
What do these workshops cover?
- Trauma-informed theory and the developmental links between sound, rhythm, movement and relationship
- Co-regulation, self-regulation and restorative attunement approaches
- Adaptable, creative music and dance therapy tools to support calm connection
- Ways to build social capacity and self-efficacy for tamariki
- Understanding the ‘Safety Sandwich’ concept for supporting tamariki who have experienced trauma
- Tools to support integration of learning for tamariki through relational wellbeing
- Supporting teachers to use their bodies and voices with more confidence
- Sensory balance and its role in wellbeing and sustainability for kaiako
What’s unique about this workshop?
- Aligns with Te Whāriki and explores Te Whare Tapa Whā in the context of early childhood education
- Focus on building staff resilience and sustainable whole-centre practice change
- Addressing centre-specific needs and practices
- Delivered by Registered Dance Movement Therapist and Registered Music Therapist
How is this workshop delivered?
- 2-2.5 hour workshop, depending on your needs
- Face to face with your team, with online option over Zoom
- Includes pre-workshop consultation visit/phone call/Zoom to tailor our delivery to your needs
- Optional follow-up visit/phone call/Zoom to support teams to integrate their learning, and provide further support (recommended)
Our facilitators have delivered professional development programmes to over 1900 teachers and professionals throughout Tai Tokerau and Tāmaki Makaurau, via both previous SELO contracts and professional workshops.
Contact us for pricing and scheduling.